Rod pumps are one of the most widely used artificial lift systems applied in mechanized well operation at oil and gas fields. Sucker rod pump systems increase the stability and economic efficiency of oil production by lifting formation fluid from the bottom of the well to the surface.
The system mainly consists of a downhole pump, pump barrel, plunger, standing and traveling valves, rod string, wellhead equipment and surface driving equipment. The operating principle of the pump is based on stepwise lifting of fluid from the well to the surface through reciprocating plunger movement.
Rod pumps are manufactured in tubing and insert type designs to suit various production conditions. The units are made from special materials to operate in complex geological conditions involving high pressure, temperature, paraffin, mechanical mixtures and corrosive components.
Pump parts are manufactured using high-strength alloy steels, corrosion-resistant alloys, chrome-plated plungers and specially heat-treated working surfaces. These solutions increase wear resistance and extend operating life.
Modern rod pump systems integrated with dynamometer monitoring systems, remote monitoring equipment and SCADA platforms enable real-time tracking and optimization of the production process.
